Craig Field, a former Australian rugby league star, candidly shares his turbulent journey from professional athlete to facing incarceration. He discusses the struggles with alcohol and drugs during his rise to fame, and a tragic incident that reshaped his life. Committed to redemption, Craig emphasizes the importance of mental health and supportive relationships. He reflects on the transformative power of personal experiences and the vital role of coaching and mentorship in inspiring change. His story serves as a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope for others seeking second chances.

In this Bite Size from episode #88 Collingwood and Melbourne Storm psychologist Jacqui Louder shares why she sits on the bench of every single Collingwood home and away game with the players. Jacqui tells us that her being there was a choice of the players wanting to have someone who could help in the tough times, who knows their triggers and could help pick them back up again. You can find Jacqui at her LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-louder-74680a4aOr her website: https://www.opsmc.com.au/person/jacqui-louder/You can also find Jacqui's cake decorating: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/  Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Is Eating Meat Actually Good For You? 🤔This episode we welcome back Matty Lansdown and tackle the controversial topic of meat vs. no meat, debunking myths from the 2024 Netflix documentary 'You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.'Matty's background spans working in a nutritional epigenetics lab with elite athletes, to researching molecular biology and diseases in hospitals. His mission is to help people gain control over their eating habits without feeling restricted or deprived. As an international speaker and host of the top-rated podcast ‘How to Not Get Sick and Die’ Matty breaks down the emotional aspects of eating and helps establish lasting habits. When not talking about all things nutrition and behaviour change, Matty enjoys barefoot walks in nature, skydiving, and relaxing with massages and float tanks. In this episode Andrew and Matty discuss:8:45 You Are What You Eat vegan documentary and Matty’s thoughts on it.13:00 Why the Gamechangers documentary was even worse the you Are What You Eat and some of the reasons their studies were flawed.18:00 Some of Matty’s background and his bias towards human health.20:00 Some of the biases present in vegan documentaries and the nutrition world as a whole.26:45 The underwhelming results from the vegan studies.32:00 The concerning loss of muscle that came out of the studies and why the subjects weren’t exercising enough.36:00 Is meat a fast food?37:50 Humans have evolved to eat meat.40:00 being careful to not become nutrient deficient when becoming a vegan.45:30 Being a carnivore for life wont eventually kill you but being vegan will.47:30 Why fake meat isn’t as good as it’s made out to be and the dangers of ultra processed foods.52:30 Dismissing the misconception that eating meat causes cancer.59:30 Why you need to be eating more protein than recommended and why you should be getting  more vitamin D.1:09:00 It’s never been easier to create a variety of tasty and healthy meals.You can find Matty at his Website: https://mattylansdown.com/Or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdownListen to Matty's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-not-get-sick-and-die/id1450212088 Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Michael McQueen, a renowned speaker and expert in state management, shares his invaluable insights on preparing for presentations. He emphasizes the essential pre-performance routines that begin days in advance to keep energy high and stress low. McQueen discusses the importance of vocal warm-ups and mental focus, revealing how solitude aids in preparing for impactful speaking. He also highlights strategies for engaging an audience through effective opening techniques and confidence-building practices.

Craig Harper is a dynamic force in understanding human behavior, blending roles as an Exercise Scientist, Personal Trainer, and Best-Selling Author. He discusses the gap between how we see ourselves and how others perceive us, stressing the importance of vulnerability in leadership. Craig introduces his self-awareness pyramid, encouraging proactive self-examination and growth. He also explores the shift from scripted to authentic communication and shares personal anecdotes that make the journey of self-discovery relatable and engaging.

In this Bite Size from episode #84 Tour De Cure founder Geoff Coombes looks back at why leaving a workplace that while lucrative didn’t hold any purpose for him was the catalyst to setting up one of Australia’s biggest charities. Geoff also talks about some of what they thought were outlandish early goals they had for Tour De Cure and how it managed to smash through them in record time. To find the resources mentioned in this episode go to Geoff's Instagram for the picture of the map: https://www.instagram.com/p/C36tC6DvCFz/?img_index=4 You can find Geoff at his Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/geoffcoombesoamOr at the Stryde4 Website: https://stryde4.com.au/   Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Ciaran Gribbin, the lead singer of INXS, shares his insights on using music to enhance brain health and personal growth. He recounts a childhood experience where music saved his life and discusses its therapeutic effects, especially for those with dementia. Ciaran emphasizes that anyone can engage with music playfully and provides warm-up techniques for performers. The power of shared songs to shape memories and create community moments is explored, as well as the importance of pre-performance routines to calm nerves.

Jeremy Snape, a former England cricketer turned mental skills coach, shares his journey from cricket fields to coaching high-pressure performance. He reflects on intense moments, including a pivotal game that tested his mental resilience. Snape dives into his spiraling thoughts after a poor inning, revealing the universal need to manage pressure. He emphasizes the importance of mental mastery in sports and the corporate world, advocating for open discussions to enhance performance under stress.

In this episode Andrew and Amelia discuss:2:00 The last time Andrew and Amelia saw each other 14 years ago, the healthy her podcast and does Amelia want to live forever?6:50 Duncan, a former Olympic swimmer having a heart attack, spending months with people for a minute of tv and how they missed the biggest changes at the end of the show.10:45 Amelia being the brains behind the 12 week body transformation program, the change in visceral fat with the participants of Do You Want To Live Forever and Amelia getting the results she wanted from Do You Want To Live Forever.15:45 Getting exercise in green and blue spaces, the health problems with athletes transitioning out of professional sport and being fit enough to be independent at 75+.21:05 Staying healthy to improve your quality of life during old age, shifting Duncan’s mindset to be purpose based and the types of exercise Amelia recommends everyone should do.26:30 Amelia’s weekly exercise recommendations, Andrew’s great grandfather quitting smoking at 99 years old and Amelia’s longevity goals.34:30 Why individual HRV is so difficult to measure, using data to change behaviours and for every dollar spent on preventative medicine you save $14.39:00 exercise is the key to health in the 2nd half of your life, the challenge with getting kids to move and exercise and getting people to fall back in love with exercise.44:15 why there are more centenarians but lower average lifespan, the increase in chronic disease impacting lifespan and why people living in blue zones have a longer lifespan.51:10 dressing to exercise, Amelia’s business Inner Vitality and how they are trying to improve people’s quality of life.56:30 The important biomarkers Amelia and her team look at, Amelia changing her lifestyle to get off medication and how Amelia plans to take this information to the masses.1:03:15 What Amelia’s programs consist of, the importance of HBA1C when preventing diabetes and why Amelia is able to launch this business now rather than 15 years ago.1:10:45 Starting by looking at the basics in blood work and then going deeper, what Amelia thinks the future of the industry will look like and why Amelia wouldn’t sell her business.1:16:30 Amelia’s key takeouts from the podcast, cozy cardio for those that hate exercise and who Andrew prefers to work with between his corporate and athlete clients.You can find Amelia at her website: https://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/Or at her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amelia_phillips/?hl=enOr at her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-phillips/ Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Dr Tom Buckley and Andrew May share their expertise in cold water therapy, discussing the body's ability to adapt to different temperatures quickly. They talk about their personal experiences with cold exposure, from medical treatments to training for an English Channel swim. The podcast explores the therapeutic effects of cold water and the challenges of swimming the English Channel without a wetsuit.